I guess what gets me through the day is the people around me who love me, my wife, my kids, my unconditional loving dog, and friends. What also gets me through the day is that I have responsibility to them, to the people of my church (I am a pastor), and also to God.

Sometimes, I only get through a day because I just keep pushing onward.

What helps are the "little things," a compliment (even if I struggle to accept them), a beautiful sunset.

Sometimes, I simply don't know how I get through the day, I just do. Today is one of those days. It's 2 pm, and I just can't wait for the day to be over.

Interesting topic! When I was asking myself how I would get through the day, I kept finding that what did it for me was the support I had: from my family and also from guys here. I especially remember feeling hopeful when I read what guys who were way ahead of me had to say. To me that suggested the idea of recovery as a path, and focusing on remaining on the path rather than worrying how much or how little I had advanced that day, that week, etc.

Much love,Larry

_________________________Nobody living can ever stop meAs I go walking my freedom highway.Nobody living can make me turn back:This land was made for you and me.(Woody Guthrie)

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knowing i can come back here ,and it will still be here,you all will still be here .its like comming home to a family .

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